Re: Z axis circle cut

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:

> rdenn25 wrote:
>
> >Is there a G code or M code to make a Z axis
> >circular cut?
> >
> >I'm trying to make a rectangular box with a
> >semi-circle cut on one side.
> >
> >
> First you have to set the arc plane to one that includes the
> Z axis. You can use G18 for ZX or G19 for YZ. Once that
> is set, then you can program an arc move in the currently active
> plane with the same G02 and G03 commands. If you selected
> G19, for instance, a G03 command would have J and K words
> to define the location of the arc center in the Y and Z axes,

respectively.

>
> Jon

OK, thank you.

I see now that it's going to take the z axis and another axis,
and I've found the G18 and G19 codes.

I can fiddle around with it until I get something that works.

This is my second project. The first only drilled holes.

Thanks.